Because I was the first super-elite, the press caught on…
“Because I was the first super-elite, the press caught on and started calling me a supermodel. So in that sense, I guess I'm the first. But, in my opinion, there were girls that could have been called supermodels before that, if the term was in existence.”
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She claims being the first recognized supermodel, though similar figures existed earlier but lacked the label.
In simple terms: She says she was the first called “supermodel,” though others could have been.
Recognize that titles often follow trends, not origins.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- modeling career
- media analysis
- historical fashion research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do labels shape our perception of pioneers?
- Can we accurately credit “firsts” in evolving industries?
The term “supermodel” may be retroactively applied, obscuring earlier pioneers.